Our Philosophy

Why we call ourselves Mariner

Since ancient times, Mariners have been dreamers and adventurers who set out on a voyage of discovery to learn new things and stretch human experience and accomplishment. In modern times, as NASA set out to explore the solar system, it named this spaceship of discovery “Mariner”. As a S.T.E.A.M. learning academy (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematic), Mariner Montessori believes every child has the creativity and spirit to learn and discover – through play, art, and science.

With Montessori style combined with S.T.E.A.M. learning concept, we believe that our method will prepare children for the 21st century. Although S.T.E.A.M. education is known for older children, we believe that building an early foundation in S.T.E.A.M. creates a platform for future academic and career success. By introducing S.T.E.A.M concept earlier, we strongly believe that children are better in grasping the subjects, developing an appreciation for traditionally “scary” subjects, and preparing for academic years ahead.

Mission

“Prepare children to be good citizen and lifelong learners”

Philosophy

Mariner Montessori strives to be preschool of choice by providing learning environment suitable for children development and offering unique curriculum combined between Montessori and S.T.E.A.M concept. By providing safe, fun and stimulating learning environment, creative ways of teaching, personal hand-on attention, and top level play-based education, Mariner Montessori student can explore and develop their full potential and be prepared to be good citizen and leader for 21st century.

A combination of Montessori and S.T.E.A.M. curriculum is aimed to establish acceleration in-children's intellectual development and prepare our students with strong foundation for a lifelong learners.

We cannot create observers by saying 'observe', but by giving them the power and the means for this observation and these means are procured through education of the senses.

— Maria Montessori

Primary Education: A Comparison of Methods

Traditional

Emphasis on: Social development

Teacher is center of classroom as “controller”

Teacher acts as primary enforcer of discipline

Group and individual instruction

Same age grouping

Most teaching done by teacher

Curriculum structured for child

Child is guided to concepts by teacher

Child generally allotted specific time for work

Instruction pace usually set by group norm

If work is corrected, errors usually pointed out by teacher

Learning is reinforced externally be repetition and rewards

Fewer materials for sensory development

Less emphasis on self-care instruction

Child usually assigned own chair

Montessori

Emphasis on: cognitive and social development

Techer has unobtrusive role in classroom

Environment & method encourage self-discipline

Mainly individual instruction

Mixed age grouping

Grouping encourage children to teach and help each other

Child choose own work

Child discovers own concepts from self-teaching material

Child works as long as he feels the need on a chosen project

Child sets own learning pace

Child spots own error from feedback of materials

Child reinforce own learning by repetition of work and internal feeling of success

We cultivate and honor children's innate love of learning as they prepare for a life of purpose, integrity, and academic accomplishment. Mariner Montessori students gain the skills and confidence to meet the challenges of self, family, community, and the world at large. We believe that the child and their needs are the central and commanding focus of the learning process.

At Mariner Montessori, we offer

● Safe and stimulating environment that children can explore and discover, then encourage creativity and collaboration and independent.

● Unique and innovative curriculum that challenge children to develop to their full potential with a combined Montessori and S.T.E.A.M. concept

● Highly qualified staffs who are committed to provide personal attention and professional education to stimulate continuous improvement, growth, and achievement of every students

Mariner Montessori S.T.E.A.M. Learning Academy: Preschool of choice for Houston parents seeking a learning environment built around both healthy child development and a strong Montessori and S.T.E.A.M. Concept